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Emergency Funds to Clear Brush Approved

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The Los Angeles City Council approved $1.8 million in emergency funds Friday to help the city Fire Department clear brush in hillside areas.

The council passed the measure in a 10-0 vote, granting a request by fire officials, who have said brush clearance was slowed this year by heavy rains, heavy vegetation growth and a change in rules that requires larger areas to be cleared.

Fire Marshal Jimmy Hill said the additional funds will be used to prepare about 6,000 properties by the end of the month.

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